Contingency Cannibalism: Superhardcore Survivalism's Dirty Little Secret [Paperback]

Shiguro Takada (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

This twisted, tongue-in-cheek look at cannibalism as a last-resort survival option analyzes real-life case studies and historical episodes of cannibalism. Then it examines the hard-core decisions and gruesome details one must know in order to partake in this grisly practice. Recipes included. For entertainment purposes only.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581600259
• ISBN-13: 978-1581600254
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,717,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars entertaining, informative..left me hungering for more..., May 1, 2002

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Andrew G. Wheeler (Austin, Tx., United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Contingency Cannibalism: Superhardcore Survivalism's Dirty Little Secret (Paperback)

Okay, my title isn't exactly accurate, but I just had to go for the lowbrow humor. Honestly, though, the book was entertaining at first, and was also fairly informative: it did actually answer most of the morbid questions I had about cannibalism. But I found the book a bit lacking for a couple of different reasons. First, the humor got on my nerves after a while. It's essentially one joke: "I like eating people." Second, the real information (history, facts about cannibalism, etc.) kinda stops 2/3 of the way through the book, and is replaced with more "humor" like recipes and such. Anyway, think of the book as "Cannibalism for Dummies" and you won't go too wrong...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious, February 7, 2007

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white_raven23 (Anchorage, AK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contingency Cannibalism: Superhardcore Survivalism's Dirty Little Secret (Paperback)

This book reminds me of conversations with friends sitting around the fire at midnight with wine. Things get a little silly, there is some swearing (I believe this is what other reviewers are calling "adolescent language"). Sometimes in the book it works, other times it is tiresome. But most importantly....you come away from the get together knowing that some blatant truths have been revealed. Sometimes in language that is blunter than you like....but truth is truth.

This book is like that. The dark humor? It's VITAL. Without it, you can't be expected to survive long in any situation.

There is a LOT of truth in this book. Not all of it's pretty, and human nature can be pretty ugly at times.

The most important thing I came away with from reading this book, if it looks like cannibalism may be necessary, DON'T WAIT too long! While you waffle over the blackened remains of "morality" and "ethics", your body is engaging in cannibalism ALREADY.....on the LAST person you want to see eaten!

This is an excellent book. If you only want to read one book on the subject, I'd say go with this one. If you are sqeemish, genteel, or want to put your hands over your ears at the thought....why are you looking at this page at all? Accept your morbid curiosity for what it is! Either get the book, or remain content to surf the internet on the subject.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great coffee table book!, January 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Contingency Cannibalism: Superhardcore Survivalism's Dirty Little Secret (Paperback)

If you can tolerate the funny looks from the girl at the cash regester, you will be in for a treat. The book was filled with interesting facts and funny stories. It is also great to have out by the couch when guests come over! It's only flaw was that it was a little vague about how to actually prepare "the meat". I'm not sure if I could actually do it properly if the "need arose". Until then that jerk next-door is safe...